Middle East – Page 37 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Iran fuel pipeline explosion caused by gas leak kills 3, injures 4 – state news agency (PHOTO, VIDEO)

Posted on July 8, 2021July 8, 2021By Editor

An explosion at an oil and gas pipeline in southwestern Iran has killed three people and injured four, according to the country’s state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). … Read More >Iran fuel pipeline explosion caused by gas leak kills 3, injures 4 – state news agency (PHOTO, VIDEO)

Iran notifies UN nuclear watchdog of 20% enrichment of uranium metal for reactor fuel, IAEA says

Posted on July 7, 2021July 7, 2021By Editor

Iran has notified the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of its work enriching uranium metal to help it produce fuel for its Tehran Research Reactor, the UN nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday. … Read More >Iran notifies UN nuclear watchdog of 20% enrichment of uranium metal for reactor fuel, IAEA says

20 years & not even a note?! US left Bagram Air Base in middle of the night without telling new Afghan commander – reports

Posted on July 7, 2021July 7, 2021By Editor

The Afghan military was surprised to find the main US airbase in the country dark and deserted, claiming they only discovered the Americans had left (and shut off the power) hours after they were gone. … Read More >20 years & not even a note?! US left Bagram Air Base in middle of the night without telling new Afghan commander – reports

‘Social explosion’ imminent in Lebanon, as nation teeters on brink of economic collapse – caretaker PM

Posted on July 7, 2021July 7, 2021By Editor

Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister has warned diplomats that the country is days away from a “social explosion” and called for help from the international community, as the nation tries to avert catastrophe. … Read More >‘Social explosion’ imminent in Lebanon, as nation teeters on brink of economic collapse – caretaker PM

Armed drone intercepted near US Embassy in Baghdad after rockets hit base housing American troops (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Posted on July 7, 2021July 7, 2021By Editor

An explosives-laden drone was shot out of the sky by American air defenses as it neared the US Embassy in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone, Iraqi security sources said, soon after rockets targeted a base housing US troops. … Read More >Armed drone intercepted near US Embassy in Baghdad after rockets hit base housing American troops (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Pfizer vaccine losing effectiveness amid Delta variant surge, Israeli Health Ministry says as it mulls 3rd shot & new restrictions

Posted on July 7, 2021July 7, 2021By Editor

Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine has dropped to 64% effectiveness in preventing infection amid the spread of the Delta variant in Israel, the Health Ministry said, as officials consider the need for booster shots and new restrictions. … Read More >Pfizer vaccine losing effectiveness amid Delta variant surge, Israeli Health Ministry says as it mulls 3rd shot & new restrictions

Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant resumes operation after two-week maintenance to fix ‘technical fault’

Posted on July 6, 2021July 6, 2021By Editor

The deputy head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) has confirmed that the country’s Bushehr nuclear power plant is back online after two weeks of maintenance, following a “technical fault” that has now been “fixed.” … Read More >Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant resumes operation after two-week maintenance to fix ‘technical fault’

Taliban says seizing Kabul not a military objective, but warns policy could change if foreign troops stay past exit deadline

Posted on July 6, 2021July 6, 2021By Editor

The Taliban has hinted that Kabul could become a military target should any foreign troops remain in the Afghan capital past the US-led coalition’s withdrawal deadline, as the insurgent group continues to seize more territory. … Read More >Taliban says seizing Kabul not a military objective, but warns policy could change if foreign troops stay past exit deadline

Israel negotiates vaccine swap with ‘another country’ after Palestinians reject expiring Pfizer jabs

Posted on July 6, 2021July 6, 2021By Editor

Israel hasn’t given up on the idea of exchanging nearly one million Pfizer shots set to expire by the end of July for newer doses and is now in talks about such a swap with a foreign country, the Israeli health minister said. … Read More >Israel negotiates vaccine swap with ‘another country’ after Palestinians reject expiring Pfizer jabs

Taliban captures key Kandahar district as Afghan troops suffer wave of defeats in wake of US withdrawal

Posted on July 6, 2021July 6, 2021By Editor

The Taliban has seized a key district in Kandahar province after pushing Afghan troops out of the area, adding to a growing list of victories against government forces amid the US military’s exit from the country. … Read More >Taliban captures key Kandahar district as Afghan troops suffer wave of defeats in wake of US withdrawal